Philadelphia
Eagles
1-6
14
FINAL
52
Washington
Commanders
6-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Washington Commanders topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a resounding 52-14 victory in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This win not only solidifies Washington's position in the playoff race but also serves as a statement against a division rival, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Cade Klubnik was the star of the game, throwing for an impressive 363 yards and five touchdowns, while also adding 11 rushing yards to his stat line. His connection with receiver Jeff Caldwell was crucial, as Caldwell amassed 105 receiving yards, providing Klubnik with a reliable target throughout the contest. Together, they orchestrated a relentless offense that overwhelmed the Eagles at every turn.
Defensively, the Commanders made their mark with a strong performance, highlighted by Caleb Downs' four total tackles and Jonathon Cooper's 1.5 sacks. However, it was Antoine Winfield Jr. who turned the tide, picking off two passes that shifted momentum firmly in Washington's favor. This defensive effort, combined with their offensive execution, made the Commanders' victory a comprehensive one, leaving the Eagles searching for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 363 | 5 | 1 | 122.9 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 216 | 2 | 6 | 88.8 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 105 | 52.5 | 3 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 8 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 45 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 25 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 31 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 5 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preston Smith | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 3 | 3 | 5 | 40 |

